Dried Fruit (Raisins)
US Cup to Gram
US Cup (236ml)
153.8g
Metric Cup (250ml)
162.5g
A US cup (236.59ml) of dried fruit (raisins) weighs 154g, while a metric cup (250ml) weighs 163g. That's a 5.7% difference - make sure you know which cup size your recipe uses!
Dried Fruit (Raisins) — Quick Reference
Common us cup to gram conversions
| US Cup | Gram |
|---|---|
| ¼ cup | 38g |
| ⅓ cup | 51g |
| ½ cup | 77g |
| ⅔ cup | 103g |
| ¾ cup | 115g |
| 1 cup | 154g |
| 1½ cups | 231g |
| 2 cups | 308g |
Based on dried fruit (raisins) density of 0.65 g/ml (packed method). Source: USDA FoodData Central.
Understanding Dried Fruit (Raisins) Conversions
The Math Behind This Conversion
To convert 1 us cup of dried fruit (raisins) to gram, we use the density of dried fruit (raisins) (0.65 g/ml). A us cup contains 236.59ml, so 1 us cup equals 236.59ml. Multiplying by the density: 236.59ml × 0.65 g/ml = 153.8g.
US vs Metric Cups: Why It Matters
When converting dried fruit (raisins), the cup size matters significantly. A US cup (236.6ml) of dried fruit (raisins) weighs 154g, while a metric cup (250ml) weighs 163g—a difference of 9g (6%). If you're following a recipe from a different country, using the wrong cup size could affect your results. American recipes use US cups, while recipes from Australia, UK, and most other countries use metric cups.
Measurement Tip
For best results when measuring dried fruit (raisins), use a kitchen scale. The density of 0.65 g/ml is based on standard measurement conditions, but actual results may vary based on how the ingredient is handled and stored.
About Our Data
The density value of 0.65 g/ml for dried fruit (raisins) is from the USDA FoodData Central database (ID: 168152). This measurement was taken with dried fruit (raisins) firmly packed into the measuring cup.